Halichoeres melasmapomus

English: Ocellated Wrasse (1)

As recorded: Halichoeres melasmapomus Randall, 1981

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Labridae

Collected by: J.E. Randall, D.B. Cannoy, R.M. McNair, D.M. Devaney, and J.R. HaywoodDean B. Cannoy →Dennis M. Devaney →Jim Haywood →Rhett M. McNair →Johnson Randall →
Date: February 28, 1971
Locality: Rurutu Island; off Avera
Island: Rurutu Island
Depth: 51 m
Type status: Paratype
Record type: Preserved specimen

22 Bishop specimens of Halichoeres melasmapomus · collected 1957–1996Species page ›

Collected the same day

On February 28, 1971, J.E. Randall, D.B. Cannoy, R.M. McNair, D.M. Devaney, and J.R. Haywood also collected 24+ other specimens.

Cite this specimen

Halichoeres melasmapomus. BPBM 13724. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 37050331. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/13724.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 37050331 ↗
Data license: CC0
Last harvested October 26, 2026